Photo by Connor Williams on Unsplash With the high volume of people living, or visiting New York City, comes the high volume of motor vehicle accidents. Every year approximately 3,000 New Yorkers are struck by a motor vehicle, and more than 200 are killed yearly due...
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Protecting The Students of New York City: Enforcing Rules and Regulations
Photo by Chris Barbalis on Unsplash Growing up in New York City may be fun and exciting. Currently, there are 1,050,649 students enrolled in New York City public schools and 57,005 students enrolled in NYC private schools. Although a student may feel like they are...
Understanding The Basics of New York No-Fault Auto Insurance
Photo by Fabien Bazanegue on Unsplash What is No-Fault Insurance? No-Fault, also known as Personal Injury Protection is available for you if you have been injured in a car accident. Whether you caused the car accident, or are a passenger, you are eligible for...
Being a Safe Driver: The Importance To You And Others…
Photo by Providence Doucet on Unsplash Driving, like riding a bike, becomes second nature. The gas pedal on the right, the break on the left, steering wheel in the front; are common knowledge to most. However, what may not be common knowledge is the exponential level...
Summertime, Slip N’ Fall
Photo by chan lee on Unsplash After the cold long winters, come bright beautiful summers. The heat encompasses all aspects of your skin and as sweat builds up, what is the solution to cool off? Water. From drinking a cold glass of ice water, taking a cool shower, or...
Being A Safe Pedestrian and Driver In New York City
Photo by Ryoji Iwata on Unsplash The city that never sleeps, the New York City motto that still holds true. At all hours of the day and night, people are driving or walking through the crisp air of the city. Constant moving within the boroughs leads to a significant...
How To Make Sure Your Social Media Accounts Do Not Affect Your Personal Injury Case
Photo by Dan Nelson on Unsplash Through the various social media platforms ranging from Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat, and LinkedIn most of us fall in the category of the 3.6 billion[i] social media users. Social media is seen to be a great solution to...
Hit By A Car?
Photo by Viktor Bystrov on Unsplash Your Options as a Bicyclist if a Car Hits YOU With almost a million New Yorkers regularly riding a bike in the City limits each year, bicycle accidents are 1 almost inevitable. Fortunately for New York bicyclists, the law is on your...
What if My Injuries Exceed the Policy Limits of the Offending Vehicle?
Photo by Lance Grandahl on Unsplash If you have been injured by another driver in a car accident, there will likely be an insurance company on the hook for compensating you for the injuries and other damages you suffered in the accident. This is ultimately a good...
What is MY Personal Injury Accident Worth?
Photo by Usman Malik on Unsplash Tips for Determining Your Worth, and Maximizing It If you are thinking about pursuing a personal injury claim related to harm you suffered in a car accident, you are probably wondering how much compensation you will be able to recover...
Understanding the Serious Injury Threshold Under New York State Insurance Law §5102
Photo by Harlie Raethel on Unsplash In New York State, individuals who suffer injuries as a result of accidents, such as car crashes, may be entitled to compensation for their damages. However, New York State Insurance Law §5102 establishes a threshold that defines...
What Happens When You Are Involved in an Accident With an Uninsured or Unidentifiable Driver?
Photo by engin akyurt on Unsplash Motor vehicle accidents can be devastating, leading to injuries, property damage, and financial hardships. In New York City, the Motor Vehicle Accident Indemnification Corporation (MVAIC) plays a crucial role in providing compensation...
Safety and Dangers of a Tractor Trailer or Truck Accident
Photo by Nabeel Syed on Unsplash Trucks are one of the many sources of transportation in New York State but are also a contributing factor to the number of motor vehicle crashes, injuries, and fatalities each year. Fatalities in crashes involving at least one truck...
Receiving the Maximum Compensation, You Deserve as a Passenger After a Car Accident
Photo by Josh Sorenson on Unsplash Even as a cautious and safe driver, unfortunately, at times, motor vehicle accidents are inevitable Sadly, drivers and passengers of those motor vehicle accidents may be injured physically and/or mentally. If you are a passenger in a...
The Basics of a Traumatic Brain Injury (“TBI”)
Photo by Robina Weermeijer on Unsplash What is Traumatic Brain Injury? Getting into any type of motor vehicle accident can be terrifying and nerve-wracking. Traumatic Brain Injury (“TBI”) is one of the many personal injuries that may result from an auto accident. TBI...
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